Opportunities: Adoption Social Worker (Social Worker 1(A)-(B)-2
Opportunities: Adoption Social Worker (Social Worker 1(A)-(B)-2
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Job Description
Competition # :46330
Department:Opportunities and Social Development
Location:Kentville Digby or Windsor
Type of Employment:Term
Union Status:NSGEU - NSPG
Closing Date:25-Jun-25(Applications are accepted until 11:59 PM Atlantic Time)
About Us
Through our services we advocate and help vulnerable Nova Scotians be independent self-reliant and secure. We work collaboratively across the province with a strong dedicated network of supports and staff to achieve desired and shared outcomes for all.
About Our Opportunity
Are you seeking a career where you have endless opportunities to positively impact the lives of vulnerable children and families
We are hiring Social Workers across Nova Scotia in our Adoption Foster Care Disclosure Program Screening and Regional Resource the provisions of the Children and Family Services Act (CFSA) and An Act respecting First Nations Inuit and Mtis Children Youth and Families (FNIM) your role will actively work towards providing ongoing services to parents and children and collaborate with program areas to assess families for the placement of children. You will join an interdisciplinary team and have an opportunity to positively bring about change.
Notice to Pending Social Work Graduates:If you are a few months away from graduation of your BSW/MSW program you are encouraged to apply.
Primary Accountabilities
Social Workers ensure the health safety and well-being of children in the care of the Minister and those who remain in the care of their parents where concerns exist about their health and safety. Daily you actively work to engage people and communities to build resilience address challenges and trauma and create change. Every day is different and you will encounter unique challenges with responsibilities ranging from:
- Collaborating with individuals families and communities
- Planning developing and monitoring case plans with birth families kinship caregivers foster parents adopting parents childcare staff
- Working closely with the community and advocating for connections to community resources
- Participating in risk assessments court testimonies and evaluations
- Planning with and supervising children in care of the Minister
- Recruiting preparing assessing and supporting foster and adoptive parents
Qualifications and Experience
A completed Bachelor of Social Work or Master of Social Work is required as well as a valid drivers license. You must be eligible for registration with the Nova Scotia College of Social Workers (NSCSW).
You are also:
- A strong team player
- Empowered to impact change
- Compassionate reliable and resourceful.
You are understanding of child development family dynamics trauma-informed care counselling community resources and are well versed in effective intervention strategies. Your problem-solving skills and experience combined with your creative thinking work to strengthen and improve support while working with children and families.
We will assess the above qualifications and competencies using one or more of the following tools: written examination standardized tests oral presentations interview(s) and reference checks.
Working Conditions
Most of your work involves meeting with clients in their homes or with service providers. This necessitates considerable driving time sometimes in adverse weather conditions. While present in the office your time is spent a comfortable office environment withthe possibility offlexible working optionsavailable.
On a rotating schedule you may be required to provide child and family wellbeing services for your designated area after regular business hours. This will include working on weekends and reporting to the provincial after-hours response team. You may be required to work beyond regular business hours on short notice.
Your resiliency is essential to meet the physical and emotional demands of this position. You will be immersed in high-stress and crises with plenty of support and resources accessible to you. You must be able to work under pressure and be personally and professionally committed to inclusively working with culturally diverse individuals.
Additional Information
This is a Term opportunity with an anticipated end date of March 26 2026. The appointment status (term temporary or casual) is dependent on the start date of the successful candidate.
The positions location is flexible between Kentville Digby or Windsor offices. Please identify your preference on your application.
What We Offer
Weoffer many perks and benefits based on your employment status including:
- Reimbursement for your registration feesto the NS College of Social Workers.
- Flexible working arrangementsincluding modified work weeks.
- Out-of-province applicantsmaybe eligible to apply formoving expenses.
- Ability to earn overtime andshift premiumsfor weekend and after-hours work.
- Travel and car allowance.
- Career possibilities guidance and coaching and ongoing training.
- Three (3) weeks vacation to start and annual pay progression.
- Employee and Family Assistance Programs (EFAP)
- Health Dental Life Insurance General illness Short and Long Term Disability
- Defined Pension Benefit Plan.
Clickhereto learn more about our various benefits offerings and eligibility criteria.
Pay Grade: PR 09- PR 15
Salary Range: $2173.77- $3364.90Bi-Weekly
Employment Equity Statement:
Our goal is to be a diverse workforce that is representative at all job levels of the citizens we serve. The Government of Nova Scotia has an Employment Equity Policy and we welcome applications from Indigenous People African Nova Scotians and Other Racially Visible Persons Persons with Disabilities and Womenin occupations or positions where they are under-represented. If you are a member of one of these equity groups you are encouraged to self-identify on your electronic application.
Accommodation Statement:
We are committed to providing an inclusive and accessible recruitment process. Candidates may request accommodations based on any grounds protected by the Human Rights you require an accommodation throughout the recruitment process please contact us at
This is a bargaining unit position initially restricted to current civil service employees represented by the Nova Scotia Government Employees Union (NSGEU). If applying from outside a government office employees must apply correctly via this link:
Failure to apply correctly means that your application will not be given first consideration as a bargaining unit applicant and will only be included if external applications are pursued.
External applicants and current casual employees will only be considered if there are no qualified civil service bargaining unit NOTE: Candidates will not be considered for an interview if applications are incomplete or are missing information.
Offer of employment is conditional upon the completion of all applicable background checks and confirmation of credentials the results of which must be satisfactory to the employer. We thank all applicants for the interest however only those selected for an interview will be contacted. All questions and concernsmay be directed to
Employment Type
Full-Time
